Do you know what this is? Is it a one-cup tea strainer? The first iPhone? A lemon squeezer? It’s a portable fare register. Gadgets like this were in use from the early 20th century until the 1960’s...
As we launch into a new year, we thought a reminder on how to use Clipper would be helpful. A couple of basic tips can make your transit trips a breeze: Tip 1: Make sure your Clipper card never runs...
“On Tap” gives you a heads up about the big events in town and what Muni routes and lines will get you to the party. Look for this feature to be posted usually on Wednesdays for a look ahead to the...
On Tuesdays we bring you a tidbit of transit news or trivia, either from our own backyard or from around the globe. Thanks for joining us. This week’s selection comes from the venerable Grey Lady. The...
A transportation network as complex as ours offers some unique challenges for repairing the equipment, machinery, and vehicles that serve our system. This week's photo excursion takes a look at one...
Yesterday’s SFMTA Board of Directors meeting was adjourned in memory of one of this city’s most ardent servants, Jerry Lee, who had served on that body since 2008. His death two weeks ago was a sudden...
No matter how you travel around San Francisco, you’re bound to come across a signal that will make your journey a little easier. As a cyclist, you get the “green wave;” as a driver, traffic lights are...
While fashion isn't frequently a subject of photos in our Archive, it's often a "side story" found in the details of images that flesh out the past in an interesting way. Today's publicity photo from...
This year we resolve to make your commute easier. From pedestrian safety improvements that make it safer to walk to transit priority projects that improve Muni reliability, Muni Forward is all about...
Our Meeting Round-up feature highlights different SFMTA public meetings that will be held within the coming two weeks. These meetings give you the chance to share your ideas and provide us with...
On Tuesdays we bring you a tidbit of transit news or trivia, either from our own backyard or from around the globe. Thanks for joining us. This week’s selection is from Seattle, Washington. The Metro...
“On Tap” gives you a heads up about the big events in town and what Muni routes and lines will get you to the party. Look for this feature to be posted usually on Wednesdays for a look ahead to the...
Twice a month we share some of our favorite destinations in the city and the Muni routes and lines that will take you there. Hilltop Park features plenty of open space and barbecue grills for those...
On Tuesdays we bring you a tidbit of transit news or trivia, either from our own backyard or from around the globe. Thanks for joining us. This month men, women and children around the world are...
Wow, the SFMTA Board of Directors got a lot done today at their meeting! And if you live in and/or move around in SF, chances are you’ll be pretty excited about these announcements. Check out the...
“On Tap” gives you a heads up about the big events in town and what Muni routes and lines will get you to the party. Look for this feature to be posted usually on Wednesdays for a look ahead to the...
As the operators of San Francisco’s major public transportation system, we are always aware of the weather and the impact it may have on our services. Safety is our first priority. Stay Updated, Plan...
The Mission Bay area is one part of town that has been changing rapidly in the past five-plus years, erasing its own history in the process. Originally, Mission Bay was, you guessed it, a bay created...
Freshly painted this week are new bike lanes and share-the-road markings on Judah Street between 5 th and 7 th avenues. “Why such a short stretch?” some might ask. The goal here is connectivity. A new...
Our Meeting Round-up feature highlights different SFMTA public meetings that will be held within the coming two weeks. These meetings give you the chance to voice your concerns and provide us helpful...
“On Tap” gives you a heads up about the big events in town and what Muni routes and lines will get you to the party. Look for this feature to be posted usually on Wednesdays for a look ahead to the...
On Tuesdays we bring you a tidbit of transit news or trivia, either from our own backyard or from around the globe. Thanks for joining us. Are you ready for some football? With Super Bowl XLIX taking...
In this shot are three vehicles that had a major impact on transportation history, albeit from very different perspectives. Public and private transportation as we know them today were, in some ways...
This week, we'll take a close look at one of the stranger details found in a photograph from our glass plate collection. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, "patent" medicines were "all the rage,"...
This Saturday, Muni customers will officially meet the newest addition to the Muni family—the 55 16 th Street. This new bus route, part of the Muni Forward project to improve transportation for...